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UC Berkeley student, 20, robbed near campus via 'threats of gun'

UC Berkeley student, 20, robbed near campus via 'threats of gun'

Police say the robbery took place at College Avenue and Haste Street in the Southside neighborhood shortly before 12:20 a.m.
By Emilie Raguso Feb 2, 2023
Disturbed man in UC Berkeley building prompts panic, fear

Disturbed man in UC Berkeley building prompts panic, fear

One woman called UCPD after hearing a man say, "People be prepared to die," according to emergency dispatches.
By Emilie Raguso Feb 1, 2023
Police arrest woman, 18, and girl, 14, after Berkeley Sephora theft

Police arrest woman, 18, and girl, 14, after Berkeley Sephora theft

Fourth Street has been a frequent target of property crime in recent months, according to data reviewed by The Berkeley Scanner.
By Emilie Raguso Jan 31, 2023
Berkeley moms raise alarm after man harasses girls, both 15

Berkeley moms raise alarm after man harasses girls, both 15

One of the girls photographed the man after he made her uncomfortable. She also told a friend. Weeks later, police say, the man harassed her friend.
By Emilie Raguso Jan 30, 2023
Men with knife cut and punch man in North Berkeley robbery

Men with knife cut and punch man in North Berkeley robbery

The couple spoke only Spanish so they did not immediately respond when the robbers demanded their property, Berkeley police said.
By Emilie Raguso Jan 29, 2023
2 men charged with $98,000 'takeover robbery' at 14 Karats

2 men charged with $98,000 'takeover robbery' at 14 Karats

Court papers obtained Tuesday reveal new details about the takeover robbery in late November at the 30-year-old jewelry shop.
By Emilie Raguso Jan 27, 2023
Cops investigate armed robbery series in Berkeley, Oakland

Cops investigate armed robbery series in Berkeley, Oakland

Authorities say a group of youth entered liquor stores and smoke shops and robbed employees at gunpoint.
By Emilie Raguso Jan 27, 2023

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